The Beekeeping Industry Is In Panic As A Shocking Number Of Bees Die
Commercial beekeepers saw well over 50% losses this winter. As California prepares for almond season, and for fruits like ...
California beekeepers discovering severe colony losses that could impact food security
Beekeepers are discovering severe colony losses that could impact food security through inadequate pollination, according to ...
Record losses of bees felt across California’s almond industry. ‘May impact food security’
“These losses are severe, broad, and may impact food security through inadequate pollination services. Survey results are ...
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Major cause of honeybee mortality can be easily reduced
Researchers found that many beekeepers mistime their Varroa mite treatments, leading to higher honey bee colony losses.
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Lawsuit Aims to Protect Rare Parasitic Bumblebees That Play Critical Role in Keeping Other Bee Populations Diverse, Robust
These unique parasitic pollinators were once common in prairies, meadows and grasslands across the western United States and Canada but have declined by more than 78%. The last sighting of the bees ...
Study finds improved treatment timing reduces honey bee losses to Varroa mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.
What can we do to save honey bees?
Diseases, parasitic mites, pesticides and agricultural practices are some of the factors contributing to the decline of honey bees in the U.S. It’s no wonder bees are suffering. But the ...
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Beekeepers are seeing their bees die off at rates between 70 to 100 percent
After winter, 90% of the nation’s managed honeybees are brought to California to pollinate almonds. But beekeepers are ...
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Improved treatment timing reduces honey bee losses to Varroa mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.